Fort Charlotte Drop-in

Drop by Fort Charlotte and discover more about this historic building. Find out about why it was built and the different stages of occupation

Visit Fort Charlotte and meet with one of our knowledgable guides who will tell you about the history of the fortification.

Explore the fort, and learn about the history of the building overlooking the strategic Sound of Bressay

Dates

Performances on 6/4/2025 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 4th June 2025 at 13:45 until 27th August 2025
Wednesday 4 June 2025 1:45PM to 4:30PM

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Fort Charlotte, Harbour St, Lerwick, ZE1 0JL

  • Jarlshof Prehistoric Settlement
  • 01950 460 112
  • jarlshof.vo@hes.scot

There are ramps and stairs in some places, as well as grassy areas.

Parking is not permitted at the fort, but there is a public car park and on-street parking nearby.

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

Performances on 6/11/2025 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 4th June 2025 at 13:45 until 27th August 2025
Wednesday 11 June 2025 1:45PM to 4:30PM

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Fort Charlotte, Harbour St, Lerwick, ZE1 0JL

  • Jarlshof Prehistoric Settlement
  • 01950 460 112
  • jarlshof.vo@hes.scot

There are ramps and stairs in some places, as well as grassy areas.

Parking is not permitted at the fort, but there is a public car park and on-street parking nearby.

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

Performances on 6/18/2025 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 4th June 2025 at 13:45 until 27th August 2025
Wednesday 18 June 2025 1:45PM to 4:30PM

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Fort Charlotte, Harbour St, Lerwick, ZE1 0JL

  • Jarlshof Prehistoric Settlement
  • 01950 460 112
  • jarlshof.vo@hes.scot

There are ramps and stairs in some places, as well as grassy areas.

Parking is not permitted at the fort, but there is a public car park and on-street parking nearby.

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

Performances on 6/25/2025 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 4th June 2025 at 13:45 until 27th August 2025
Wednesday 25 June 2025 1:45PM to 4:30PM

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Fort Charlotte, Harbour St, Lerwick, ZE1 0JL

  • Jarlshof Prehistoric Settlement
  • 01950 460 112
  • jarlshof.vo@hes.scot

There are ramps and stairs in some places, as well as grassy areas.

Parking is not permitted at the fort, but there is a public car park and on-street parking nearby.

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

Performances on 7/2/2025 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 4th June 2025 at 13:45 until 27th August 2025
Wednesday 2 July 2025 1:45PM to 4:30PM

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Fort Charlotte, Harbour St, Lerwick, ZE1 0JL

  • Jarlshof Prehistoric Settlement
  • 01950 460 112
  • jarlshof.vo@hes.scot

There are ramps and stairs in some places, as well as grassy areas.

Parking is not permitted at the fort, but there is a public car park and on-street parking nearby.

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

Performances on 7/9/2025 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 4th June 2025 at 13:45 until 27th August 2025
Wednesday 9 July 2025 1:45PM to 4:30PM

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Fort Charlotte, Harbour St, Lerwick, ZE1 0JL

  • Jarlshof Prehistoric Settlement
  • 01950 460 112
  • jarlshof.vo@hes.scot

There are ramps and stairs in some places, as well as grassy areas.

Parking is not permitted at the fort, but there is a public car park and on-street parking nearby.

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

Performances on 7/16/2025 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 4th June 2025 at 13:45 until 27th August 2025
Wednesday 16 July 2025 1:45PM to 4:30PM

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Fort Charlotte, Harbour St, Lerwick, ZE1 0JL

  • Jarlshof Prehistoric Settlement
  • 01950 460 112
  • jarlshof.vo@hes.scot

There are ramps and stairs in some places, as well as grassy areas.

Parking is not permitted at the fort, but there is a public car park and on-street parking nearby.

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

Performances on 7/23/2025 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 4th June 2025 at 13:45 until 27th August 2025
Wednesday 23 July 2025 1:45PM to 4:30PM

00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000

Fort Charlotte, Harbour St, Lerwick, ZE1 0JL

  • Jarlshof Prehistoric Settlement
  • 01950 460 112
  • jarlshof.vo@hes.scot

There are ramps and stairs in some places, as well as grassy areas.

Parking is not permitted at the fort, but there is a public car park and on-street parking nearby.

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

Performances on 7/30/2025 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 4th June 2025 at 13:45 until 27th August 2025
Wednesday 30 July 2025 1:45PM to 4:30PM

00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000

Fort Charlotte, Harbour St, Lerwick, ZE1 0JL

  • Jarlshof Prehistoric Settlement
  • 01950 460 112
  • jarlshof.vo@hes.scot

There are ramps and stairs in some places, as well as grassy areas.

Parking is not permitted at the fort, but there is a public car park and on-street parking nearby.

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

Performances on 8/6/2025 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 4th June 2025 at 13:45 until 27th August 2025
Wednesday 6 August 2025 1:45PM to 4:30PM

00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000

Fort Charlotte, Harbour St, Lerwick, ZE1 0JL

  • Jarlshof Prehistoric Settlement
  • 01950 460 112
  • jarlshof.vo@hes.scot

There are ramps and stairs in some places, as well as grassy areas.

Parking is not permitted at the fort, but there is a public car park and on-street parking nearby.

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

Performances on 8/13/2025 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 4th June 2025 at 13:45 until 27th August 2025
Wednesday 13 August 2025 1:45PM to 4:30PM

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Fort Charlotte, Harbour St, Lerwick, ZE1 0JL

  • Jarlshof Prehistoric Settlement
  • 01950 460 112
  • jarlshof.vo@hes.scot

There are ramps and stairs in some places, as well as grassy areas.

Parking is not permitted at the fort, but there is a public car park and on-street parking nearby.

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

Performances on 8/20/2025 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 4th June 2025 at 13:45 until 27th August 2025
Wednesday 20 August 2025 1:45PM to 4:30PM

00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000

Fort Charlotte, Harbour St, Lerwick, ZE1 0JL

  • Jarlshof Prehistoric Settlement
  • 01950 460 112
  • jarlshof.vo@hes.scot

There are ramps and stairs in some places, as well as grassy areas.

Parking is not permitted at the fort, but there is a public car park and on-street parking nearby.

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

Performances on 8/27/2025 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 4th June 2025 at 13:45 until 27th August 2025
Wednesday 27 August 2025 1:45PM to 4:30PM

00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000

Fort Charlotte, Harbour St, Lerwick, ZE1 0JL

  • Jarlshof Prehistoric Settlement
  • 01950 460 112
  • jarlshof.vo@hes.scot

There are ramps and stairs in some places, as well as grassy areas.

Parking is not permitted at the fort, but there is a public car park and on-street parking nearby.

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

  • Selected dates from Wednesday 4 June 2025 to Wednesday 27 August 2025
  • Free Weekend/Open Days
  • Normal
  • Fort Charlotte
  • Fully booked: False
  • Tickets available soon: False
  • Jarlshof Prehistoric Settlement
  • 01950 460 112
  • jarlshof.vo@hes.scot

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

There are ramps and stairs in some places, as well as grassy areas.

Parking is not permitted at the fort, but there is a public car park and on-street parking nearby.